BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LM52 MWZMOT history
LM52 MWZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,877 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 102,877 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,018 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 MWZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 MWZ was last recorded at 102,877 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,622 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,255 miles
- Average per year
- 4,018 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,877 miles
- 2025 – 101,622 miles
- 2024 – 99,681 miles
- 2023 – 97,436 miles
- 2022 – 94,880 miles
- 2021 – 92,050 miles
- 2020 – 90,600 miles
- 2019 – 89,645 miles
- 2018 – 81,674 miles
- 2017 – 78,974 miles
- 2016 – 76,694 miles
- 2015 – 70,581 miles
- 2014 – 64,364 miles
- 2013 – 58,548 miles
- 2012 – 54,901 miles
- 2011 – 49,156 miles
- 2010 – 44,670 miles
- 2009 – 39,650 miles
- 2007 – 31,528 miles
- 2006 – 23,775 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,877 miles
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,877 miles (+1,255)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 102,877 miles
- Test number
- 765381956718
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,622 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 101,622 miles
- Test number
- 540210351047
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail101,622 miles (+1,941)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,622 miles
- Test number
- 331407987871
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,681 miles (+2,245)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 99,681 miles
- Test number
- 917539284989
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,436 miles (+2,556)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 97,436 miles
- Test number
- 234553370909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,880 miles (+2,830)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 94,880 miles
- Test number
- 725613692184
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,050 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 92,050 miles
- Test number
- 855260437501
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail92,049 miles (+1,449)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,049 miles
- Test number
- 919331327266
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,600 miles (+955)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 90,600 miles
- Test number
- 786899217601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,645 miles (+7,971)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 89,645 miles
- Test number
- 121065746244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,674 miles (+2,700)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 81,674 miles
- Test number
- 238515242226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,974 miles (+2,280)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 78,974 miles
- Test number
- 864717499885
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal poor
Pass76,694 miles (+727)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 76,694 miles
- Test number
- 256831726226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,967 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 75,967 miles
- Test number
- 425537959344
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint at subframe (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Fail75,967 miles (+5,386)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,967 miles
- Test number
- 516668051808
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint at subframe (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Pass70,581 miles (+6,217)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 70,581 miles
- Test number
- 395946865090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,364 miles (+5,816)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 64,364 miles
- Test number
- 887956484094
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,548 miles (+3,647)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,548 miles
- Test number
- 497089883011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,901 miles (+5,745)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 54,901 miles
- Test number
- 737535562083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass49,156 miles (+4,486)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 49,156 miles
- Test number
- 155702251435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,670 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 44,670 miles
- Test number
- 620113450075
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail44,663 miles (+5,013)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,663 miles
- Test number
- 663648140091
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,650 miles (+8,122)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 39,650 miles
- Test number
- 473027529005
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass31,528 miles (+7,753)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 31,528 miles
- Test number
- 234049297187
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass23,775 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 23,775 miles
- Test number
- 250551266118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 MWZ
- Does LM52 MWZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 MWZ is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 MWZ?
- The MOT on LM52 MWZ is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 MWZ done?
- LM52 MWZ was recorded at 102,877 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,018 miles a year.
- Has LM52 MWZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 MWZ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM52 MWZ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LM52 MWZ find?
- LM52 MWZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear lower suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened.
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